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Any person who knowingly makes or presents or aids, or assists in the preparation or presentation of a false or fraudulent report, return, affidavit or document authorized or required by this chapter to be filed with the commissioner or who knowingly procures, counsels, or advises the preparation or presentation of such false or fraudulent report, return or affidavit, or document, or who knowingly changes, alters, or amends, or knowingly procures, counsels or advises such change, alteration or amendment of the books of any organization liable under this chapter to file a return, affidavit or pay a tax, with intent to defraud the State of Mississippi, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisoned in the penitentiary for not more than five (5) years, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 27. Taxation and Finance § 27-13-61 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-27-taxation-and-finance/ms-code-sect-27-13-61/
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